Gavin Newsom’s first budget blueprint shows the governor is willing to invest in education and other programs that benefit working families. Besides proposing to increase education funding for K-12 schools and community colleges to the highest levels ever, the governor’s first budget plan also aims to pay down state pension debts and free up school district funds that would otherwise go toward pension contributions.

In 2019, classified employees will have access to a significant increase in funding for training programs, expanded school safety measures and full benefits for part-time employees in merit districts and colleges.